Built in 1972, Greenville’s 102,000-sqft City Hall is due for major upgrades to improve safety, energy efficiency, and modern workspaces. Renovating — rather than relocating — keeps City Hall anchored downtown, where it’s been since 1938. Now, the city has selected local firm DP3 Architects to lead the multi-million-dollar redesign.
The plan
- Renovate the first six floors to house departments like the Mayor’s Office, City Manager, Finance, and Parks + Rec
- Shell out floors seven through 10 for future use
- Add a new City Council chambers and employee entrance at the rear of the building
- Install a new glass facade to transform the building’s exterior
Mayor Knox White has said the renovation aligns with Greenville’s downtown resurgence — and moving Council chambers from the top floor to the ground level will make City Hall more accessible and encourage public participation.
DP3’s design plans and renderings are expected to go before the Design Review Board as early as next spring, and construction is slated to begin in early 2027.
Inspo
Let’s pretend we’re scrolling on Pinterest looking for “City Hall inspo pics.” We turned to our newsletters around the country to see the unique features of their city halls.
San José, CA | Richard Meier’s glass-walled dome of a City Hall makes government feel transparent, with a central rotunda and plaza designed for protests, celebrations, and everyday gathering. | Photo by the City of San José
Boston, MA | This Brutalist City Hall is iconic — a concrete landmark with a sprawling plaza that hosts everything from rallies to festivals. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Dallas, TX | I.M. Pei’s upside-down pyramid design makes Dallas City Hall unforgettable, anchored by a wide public plaza and reflecting pool built for big civic moments. | Photo via the City of Dallas
Seattle, WA | A glass-and-steel City Hall, this building features open terraces, public art, and a rain-harvesting system, blending sustainability with a welcoming civic “front porch” feel in the heart of downtown. | Photo via the City of Seattle
Austin, TX | This civic hub has copper-clad angles and an art-gallery-inspired interior. | Photo by ATXtoday
What do you hope to see in the renovation? Let us know below.
